a contributor at ThinkProgress.org at the Center for American Progress Action Fund. Ben grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Ohio University and a master’s degree in international relations from King’s College London. Ben has nearly 10 years of experience working at the intersection of public policy, politics, and media, focusing mainly on foreign policy and national security. Ben has appeared on television and radio, including MSNBC, the BBC and Al Jazeera.